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20 Year Old Sets Missouri Record for Trotline-Caught Largemouth Bass

by Outdoor Hub Reporters May 16, 2012
20 Year Old Sets Record Largemouth Bass in Missouri

In the Missouri State Record Fish Database, there are a few records listed that have only recently been set. One such record was that of a largemouth bass caught with trotline roughly ten years ago, which has just recently been confirmed to be broken. The new record-setter, David Gilmore, was also fishing with trotline and [...]

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Bassmaster Elite Series “Mystery Lake” to be Revealed May 24

by Outdoor Hub May 16, 2012

Since the 2012 Bassmaster Elite Series schedule was announced last summer, professional anglers have been kept in the dark about the seventh stop on the circuit — the Mystery Lake Elite June 28-July 1. The secret will be revealed at 1 p.m. CT, Thursday, May 24, a month prior to the start of official practice [...]

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Bronzebacks and Bushytails are Legal May 26 in Missouri

by Outdoor Hub May 15, 2012
Bronzebacks and Bushytails are Legal May 26 in Missouri

Anglers generally are as disinterested in the opening dates for hunting seasons as hunters are in fishing-season dates, but the fourth Saturday in May is a red-letter day for both groups. That is opening day for squirrel hunting season and catch-and-keep fishing for black bass in Ozark streams. Hunters may pursue gray and fox squirrels [...]

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Mississippi River to Test College Anglers

by Outdoor Hub May 14, 2012

Final exams are over for the year, and now the skills of college anglers will be tested on the upper Mississippi River. That test is this week at the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Midwest Super Regional set for May 18-19. Competing are two-angler teams representing colleges and universities from throughout the Midwest. Participating schools include [...]

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Ferguson Wins Walmart Bass Fishing League Volunteer Division on Douglas Lake

by Outdoor Hub May 14, 2012
Ferguson Wins Walmart Bass Fishing League Volunteer Division On Douglas Lake

Bobby Ferguson of Chuckey, Tenn., weighed a five-bass limit totaling 26 pounds, 11 ounces Saturday to win the Walmart Bass Fishing League Volunteer Division event on Douglas Lake. For his victory, Ferguson earned $5,337. “Everything was perfect out there,” said Ferguson. “I could not have asked for a better day. I was fishing for suspended [...]

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The Bass Federation’s Dream Team Rally Set for Shawano Lake, July 22

by Outdoor Hub May 14, 2012
The Bass Federation’s Dream Team Rally Set For Shawano Lake, July 22

The Bass Federation’s brand new Dream Team Rally tournament trail is excited to announce the Shawano Red Nek Bass Busters, TBF club # 8048 of Wisconsin is scheduled to host its first TBF Dream Team Rally event.  The event is scheduled for July 22, 2012 on Shawano Lake, at Huckleberry Harbor in Shawano, Wis.  The [...]

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Dream Team River Rumble Set for Ohio River, Gallipolis Pool, October 13

by Outdoor Hub May 14, 2012
Dream Team River Rumble Set For Ohio River, Gallipolis Pool, October 13

The Bass Federation’s brand new Dream Team Rally tournament trail is excited to announce the Gallipolis Bass Busters, club # 3905, and the Ohio Bass Federation is scheduled to host its first TBF Dream Team Rally event.  The event is scheduled for October 13 on the Ohio River, Gallipolis Pool at the Gallipolis City ramp [...]

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The New Iobee Frog in Action

by Outdoor Hub May 14, 2012

Watch Cody Meyer as he bank fishes for bass with the new Iobee Frog!

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Kevin VanDam on Fishing Spinner Baits

by Outdoor Hub Reporters May 14, 2012
KVD on Spinner Baits

Kevin VanDam (KVD) has won more money in fishing tournaments than any other professional angler and is one of the most successful anglers in history. Outdoor Hub Reporter John Phillips caught up with KVD to learn more about his fishing style and what make him so successful on the water. Click here to check out [...]

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Nation’s River Bass Tournament Set for May 18

by Outdoor Hub May 10, 2012

What: On Friday, May 18, 2012, Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region, in partnership with the FLW, Pepco and US Fish and Wildlife Service is bringing 300 underserved local students by the busloads to fish at National Harbor for the fifth annual Nation’s River Bass Tournament. For the first time, Forrest L. Wood will be [...]

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College Anglers to Vie for Central Super Regional Title on Fort Gibson Lake

by Outdoor Hub May 8, 2012

This week, Wagoner, Okla., will host its first college fishing event at Fort Gibson Lake with the 2012 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Central Super Regional, May 11-12. “It’s an excellent recreational and fishing lake,” said Cyrina Lang, Wagoner Area Chamber of Commerce tournament and tourism director. “Bass are good and plentiful. We have a lot [...]

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Luke Clausen’s Top 5 Summertime Bass Destinations

by Luke Clausen May 8, 2012
Luke Clausen’s Top 5 Summertime Bass Destinations

Are you looking for a summer fishing getaway for the family or group of fishing pals? I have five must-visit locations that offer incredible bass fishing for the young, old and everywhere in between. Enough chatter – let’s get to my top 5 summertime bass fishing destinations! 1. Clear Lake, CA Clear Lake, the largest [...]

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CastAway Rods Joins the Association of Collegiate Anglers and the BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship Series

by Outdoor Hub May 8, 2012
CastAway Rods joins the Association of Collegiate Anglers and the BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship Series

The Association of Collegiate Anglers has announced that CastAway Graphite Rods will join the 2012 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship Series as a series sponsor, as well as provide support to the ACA School of the Year program. CastAway, a leader in high-quality rod manufacturing, strives to bring technology and performance together to make a [...]

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TowBoatUS Captain Dave Anderson Provides Assistance to Janet Parker During the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open

by Outdoor Hub May 3, 2012

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, TowBoatUS Captain Dave Anderson may have some making up to do. But, accomplished female tournament angler Janet Parker will forever be grateful for the assistance he provided her during the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open on Table Rock Lake last week. Yes, Janet swears it’s true, Captain [...]

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BFL All-American Features Nation’s Best Weekend Anglers on Potomac River

by Outdoor Hub May 3, 2012
BFL All-American Features Nation’s Best Weekend Anglers on Potomac River

One of the longest running championships in all of competitive bass fishing, the Walmart BFL All-American presented by Chevy, will visit the Potomac River in National Harbor, Md., May 15-19. Hosted by National Harbor, the tournament will feature the top 49 boaters and top 49 co-anglers from across the country casting for top awards of [...]

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New York DEC Announces Proposed Changes to Commercial Black Bass Regulations

by Outdoor Hub May 2, 2012
New York DEC Announces Proposed Changes to Commercial Black Bass Regulations

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today proposed changes to regulations for commercially sold black bass requiring that the fish be hatchery-raised, DEC Commissioner Joe Martens announced today. The proposed regulations will make it easier for farm-raised black bass to be sold in New York state by allowing anyone who purchases the [...]

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Combs Looks to Stay in Angler of the Year Hunt

by Outdoor Hub May 2, 2012
Combs Looks to Stay in Angler of the Year Hunt

When Bassmaster Elite Series angler Keith Combs first saw the 2012 Elite Series Schedule last Fall he highlighted the Douglas Lake event. He didn’t highlight it because it was an event that he was looking forward to, instead it was the event he thought would be the toughest for his style of fishing. “This event [...]

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Everstart Series Central Division Headed to Kentucky/Barkley Lakes

by Outdoor Hub May 2, 2012
Everstart Series Central Division Headed to Kentucky/Barkley Lakes

Last year when the EverStart Series Central Division visited Kentucky/Barkley lakes the lakes were at flood level. This year’s visit couldn’t be more different for the 300 pros and co-anglers that take to the water May 10-12 for the second of four stops in the Central Division. According to Kettle Brand Chips pro Dan Morehead [...]

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National Guard FLW College Fishing Central Conference Headed to Kentucky/Barkley Lakes

by Outdoor Hub May 2, 2012
National Guard FLW College Fishing Central Conference Headed to Kentucky/Barkley Lakes

National Guard FLW College Fishing is headed to Kentucky/Barkley lakes May 2 for the second of four stops in the Central Conference. Forty college teams will be competing for a top award of $5,000 and a berth in the Central Conference Championship tournament. “You are going to see some pretty big weights at this tournament,” [...]

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Striped Bass Anglers Needed for Volunteer Survey in New Hampshire

by Outdoor Hub May 1, 2012
Striped Bass Anglers Needed for Volunteer Angler Survey in New Hampshire

This time of year, striped bass are starting to arrive in New Hampshire’s coastal waters. With their arrival, anglers from near and far flock to the state’s coastal rivers, estuaries and ocean waters to pursue this popular sport fish. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is conducting a Striped Bass Volunteer Angler Survey and [...]

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